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You have surely heard of the digital SLR camera that offers full-HD recording as well as high-resolution photographs. Combining HD recording with photographic lenses provides outstanding quality that also meets professional requirements.
This updated new edition contains all the information you need to use your camera optimally in a professional photo and video workflow. Specialist editor Dirk Böttger explains the functions of the EOS 5D Mark II in detail.
The book provides the necessary basic knowledge of photography, introduces the recording parameters and explains all of the camera’s features in detail. It also examines flash techniques, HDR photos and the RAW workflow. The author offers insight into the EOS 5D Mark II’s specialist applications, such as its use as a technical, video, panoramic or underwater camera. You will find small, useful practical tips and tricks, from embedding copyright information in the camera’s EXIF data and using a wireless studio workflow to shooting tips for creative techniques such as panning and zooming or the wireless control of multiple compact flash units.
Topics in the book:
- Properly configured: keeping the EOS 5D Mark II’s recording parameters under control
- Digital know-how and practical knowledge: exploiting the camera’s technical capabilities
- The EOS as a technical camera in the studio
- Using the camera “on location”
- The EOS as a professional film and video camera
- HDR with the EOS 5D Mark II
- The RAW workflow
- The equipment: from EF lens to GPS module
- Correct flash photography with E-TTL technology
The author Dirk Böttger presents not only the camera but also the various lenses and other equipment that supports photographers in their work. If you want to use the DSLR as an HD camera, you will also find helpful tips on handling and accessories (Hoodman, Glidecam, Chrosziel and dedolight). Overall, a very useful book for everyone from beginners to professionals.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II – Edition ProfiFoto
Dirk Böttger
mitp
368 pages
ISBN 978-3-8266-9067-9
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